FREES Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

frees

verb

present tense third-person singular of free

as in liberates

to set free (as from slavery or confinement) a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged

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as in opens

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam

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as in clears

to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?

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as in relieves

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers a phone call would free your parents from worry

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as in saves

to set free from entanglement or difficulty this plan should free us from debt

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Recent Examples of frees Until, that is, Marnûkh turns on the other Orcs and frees his Elf companion. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026 Debt relief frees money for students, research and aging buildings. — Lamell J. McMorris, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026 However, removing these roses frees up space, reduces fungal disease and makes room for vigorous varieties that bring pure joy. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 The spigot does the pouring, which frees you from playing bartender all night. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026 That frees up your team to focus on the larger design and creative systems, so your creative department can be the hero and say yes to more of the lower-funnel content requests. — Dustin Callif, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Some industry analysts believe drivers will be more willing to pay for technology that frees up their time behind the wheel. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The strengthening formula reduces hair loss from breakage, plus frees the scalp of buildup, diminishes shedding, and makes hair look thicker. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Oct. 2026 Paying down high-interest debt frees up more room in the budget. — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

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One self attends to these demands, but this liberates a second self to imagine or to interrogate, to dream or to remember, to plan or to play.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
It’s long ceased to be a neighborhood that puts on airs, an attitude that liberates us all tonight.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

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The spa The Roman-style pool opens onto a terrace with panoramic views, while the tranquil spa blends marble, bamboo, and water features into a serene retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The platform opens Relex to external systems, agents, partners, and customer teams through APIs, plugins, and other open standards, letting organizations connect existing technology and build new capabilities without replacing what already works.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of opens

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Focus on small bets people make now, not when the calendar clears, because what will stall innovation is fear.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
The board’s action clears the entire route from Anaheim to San Francisco for construction, though most of the nearly 500-mile route remains unfunded.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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Large Intestine 4, the Union Valley, sits in the webbing between thumb and index finger and relieves stress, headaches and neck pain.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
Unlike a traditional body lotion, the moisturizer’s lightweight, milky texture softens skin, smooths rough patches, and relieves dryness sans the greasy film.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of relieves

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DeleteMe zaps your listings from data brokers, leaving you refreshed, unbothered, and in your lane, and saves you 20% with coupon code PCMAG.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Pressing the New Roll button saves one roll, and allows the user to start recording another one.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of saves

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The fictional planet’s volcanic landscape releases gases such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, both of which are hazardous at high concentrations.

— Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Generally, the center releases migratory birds on forest preserve property.

— Harris Horowitz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of releases

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Depriving the plant of light discourages the development of chlorophyll—the green plant pigment responsible for color—and rids the chicory of an unpleasant flavor.

— Tamar Adler, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.

— Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026